SS. Isidore and Maria Parish is a vibrant Roman Catholic faith community serving Glastonbury and South Glastonbury, Connecticut, within the Archdiocese of Hartford. The parish was formed in June 2019 through the merger of the historic St. Paul Parish in Glastonbury and St. Augustine Parish in South Glastonbury, bringing together generations of Catholic tradition, worship, and service into one united community. The parish continues to worship at its two church campuses: St. Paul Church on Main Street in Glastonbury and St. Augustine Church on Hopewell Road in South Glastonbury.
The roots of the parish stretch back to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. St. Augustine Church was established as a mission in 1878 and became a parish in 1902, serving the growing Catholic population of South Glastonbury. St. Paul Church began as a mission of St. Augustine in 1902, with its first church dedicated in 1903. As the community expanded, St. Paul became an independent parish in 1954, and a new church building was dedicated in 1958.
The parish is named in honor of Saints Isidore and Maria, a married couple whose lives exemplify faith, humility, and devotion to God. Saint Isidore the Farmer (c. 1070–1130) was a Spanish laborer known for his deep prayer life, charity, and dedication to his work. His wife, Saint Maria de la Cabeza (María Toribia), was renowned for her holiness, generosity, and commitment to family life. Together they are recognized as patron saints of farmers, rural communities, married couples, and families, reflecting the values of faith, stewardship, and service that continue to inspire the parish today.
Today, SS. Isidore and Maria Parish is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel, celebrating the sacraments, fostering lifelong faith formation, and serving those in need. Through worship, education, outreach, and fellowship, the parish strives to be a welcoming community where people of all ages can grow in faith, hope, and love while continuing the rich Catholic heritage of Glastonbury.